Chapter 4

Philosophical
Roots of
Education

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Philosophies of Education
Idealism
Realism
Pragmatism
Existentialism

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Theories of Education
Progressivism
Social Reconstructionism
Critical Theory
Perennialism
Essentialism

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Developing Your Own Philosophy

of Education
Which philosophies or theories are most
similar to my own beliefs?
Which element of each philosophy or theory
appeals to me the most?
Which element of each is least appealing?
Am I comfortable with the instructional ideas
suggested by a philosophy or theory?

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